My Favorite Autumn and Pumpkin Spice Products This Year

With every autumn season, I look forward to stocking up on cold weather essentials like cozy sweaters (I just purchased this one and wore it in Mystic, CT), candles, pumpkin spice products, and anything that helps me to embrace this wonderful season. Below, I’ve made a list of fall favorites, which is filled with everything from warm coats to entertaining must haves and everything in between. 1. BB Dakota x Steve Madden What’s The Fuzz About Faux Fur Coat, $99 2. Superdown Tianna Faux Fur Jacket, $88 (also available in winter white.) 3. Thread & Supply Long Shirt Jacket, $49 (also comes in a black plaid version.)  4.Read More →

10 NYC Candy Stores That Will Satisfy Any Sugar Craving

With October 31st being just a few days away, I revisited an old blog post where I wrote about my favorite gourmet Halloween treats. Aside from making me seriously hungry (I mean, who doesn’t love indulging in brownies and sour gummies?), it inspired me to write about my go-to candy stores in NYC. These 10 places stand out for several reasons, a few of them being their vast selection of confections, the shop’s history and decor, and the warm and inviting vibe you feel upon entering. Below, I’ve written a small snippet on each shop and included a few relevant details like what they carryRead More →

20 Activities To Do in Connecticut This Fall

In 2020, my family closed on our beach house in Connecticut during the end of August, so naturally I tried to drag the summer out for as long as possible. It was mid-September, and I was still laying out on the beach trying to keep my tan. During the evenings, Billy and I would go for runs around the neighborhood, which was something I looked forward to. We left Connecticut for a week in mid-October to look for an apartment in New York City. Once we returned, the weather had shifted. I traded in my shorts and tank tops for a pair of leggings andRead More →

My Go-To Candles for Every Season and Occasion

Growing up my bedroom was filled with overpowering candles and incense from The Dancing Bear. Aside from when I was sleeping, there was never a time when something wasn’t lit. Fast forward to the present and my scent preference has surely changed. I’ve traded in my patchouli incense and my inexpensive (and at times headache inducing) candles from the local mall for something more refined. Now when I invest in a candle, I pay attention to the top notes and seek out high quality. I look for the type of scent that gives off an alluring aroma without being too powerful. Over the years, I’veRead More →

The Outfits I Loved Wearing The Most This Summer

In between sun-filled beach days, family cookouts, and sightseeing in NYC, when I look back on my summer, these are the 10 outfits that stand out.  PS: I’m already in full fall mode, so this will be my last post of summer related content. Free People maxi dress | Vince Camuto sandals (similar here) | UO rattan purse (similar here) | Daisy hair clip (similar here) | Quay shades (similar here) | Apple Watch | Opal moon necklace (similar here) | Sterling Forever wave ring | Vida Kush shell knuckle ring | Palm tree ring | Free People denim jacket (not pictured) Tularosa button downRead More →

28 of My Favorite Memories This Summer

In between the daunting task of searching for a new apartment and spending countless amounts of days packing, I did manage to have some memorable summer moments. Last year my family purchased a beach house at the end of August, but because of Covid there wasn’t a lot we could do in terms of entertainment. This year, I wanted to make up for it so I created a bucket list of all the things I wanted to do before Labor Day approached. As I look back, I accomplished a ton of the activities on my list. Some of which remind me of my childhood spentRead More →

9 Summer Self-care Moments I’m Currently Practicing

At the beginning of June, I created a bucket list of things I wanted to accomplish before fall approaches. So far, I’ve completed about half of what is on my list. Then I started thinking, what about summer self-care moments? I decided to detail the simple things I’m doing that help me make the most of these sun-filled days while also taking care of myself. From starting a new hobby to taking photos, here are 10 things that help me relax and be more present. Be spontaneous during the week but thoroughly plan out my weekends. I’ve been going back and forth between my apartmentRead More →

Spending The Day Shopping in Olde Mistick Village

If there’s one thing I love, it’s discovering an old-fashioned general store. The kind that sells homemade fudge, honey sticks, and a variety of popcorn flavors. I also love exploring and supporting small businesses that sell one-of-a-kind items. The other day, my family and I visited Olde Mistick Village in Mystic, Connecticut which is about a 30 minute drive from my family’s beach house in Westbrook, CT. This was a place I grew up going to every summer, so it brought back a ton of memories. We spent the day walking around the cobblestone streets, browsing the little shops, and sampling tasty treats. I highlyRead More →

30 Activities I Plan on Checking Off My Summer Bucket List

A few years ago when I was living in Los Angeles, I made a summer bucket list which was filled with 25 things I wanted to do before the season ended. It had activities that could only be done in L.A., that were mixed with typical fun stuff like having a bonfire on the beach and making s’mores. As that September approached I checked off mostly everything on my list, which made for a remarkable three months. This year will be my first full summer on the East Coast in almost 10 years. (In 2020, I spent the end of August here, but so muchRead More →

How I celebrated July 4th in Westbrook, Connecticut

The last few years I wasn’t super excited about celebrating the Fourth of July. I skipped wearing red, white, and blue, and kept it low-key by staying in and watching the fireworks from my apartment in downtown Los Angeles. Fast forward and things are drastically different. Billy and I moved to New York after living in L.A. for years and last August my parents purchased a beach house in Westbrook, Connecticut. It feels amazing to see the country moving in a more positive direction and after over a year of lockdowns and Covid restriction things are finally getting back to normal. On July 4th, myRead More →